Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptors
DTC B125C 01
Satellite Antenna Circuit Short to Battery
DTC B125C 02
Satellite Antenna Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B125C 04
Satellite Antenna Circuit Open
Circuit/System Description
The digital radio receiver, located inside the radio, receives digital radio information from the digital radio antenna located on the outside of the vehicle. The digital radio receiver is connected to the digital radio antenna via a shielded coax cable. The digital radio antenna contains an amplifier which is powered by the radio through the coax cable.
Conditions for Running the DTC
This DTC is run every 300 milliseconds.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The radio detects a circuit fault in the digital radio antenna.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The radio displays No XM Signal or Check Antenna.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
Diagnostic Aids
The digital radio antenna requires a clear line of sight to the sky to operate properly. Reception may be limited, intermittent, or unavailable inside structures.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Radio/Navigation System Schematics (Encore), Radio/Navigation System Schematics (Trax)
Connector End View Reference
WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - ENCORE WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT
CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - TRAX
Description and Operation
Radio/Audio System Description and Operation (with Monochrome Display), Radio/Audio System Description and Operation (with Color Display)
Electrical Information Reference
Special Tools
EL-48028 Digital Radio Test Antenna
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools, Special Tools (MIT tool instructions).
Circuit/System Verification
If DTC B125C is set as current or the No XM Signal message is displayed
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
If DTC B125C is not set as current and the No XM Signal message is not displayed.
Circuit/System Testing
If DTC B125C is set as current or XM reception is not improved
Replace the A11 Radio.
If DTC B125C is not set as current and XM reception is improved
If the coax cable does not pass the test
Replace the antenna coax cable
If the coax cable passes the test
Component Testing
CAUTION: Refer to Test Probe Caution .
NOTE: Before testing the coax cable, check the cable exterior for being pinched, cut, damaged, or having loose connections at the components, which can cause reception issues.
To prevent false reading when testing the center coax terminals, use care not to ground the test probe on the outer housing/shield.
Coax Cable Test
If 5 ohms or greater
Replace the coax cable
If less than 5 ohms
If 5 ohms or greater
Replace the coax cable
If less than 5 ohms
If less than infinite resistance
Replace the coax cable
If infinite resistance
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.